Helping HANDS for Families Act
HR 476, the Helping HANDS for Families Act, amends the Social Security Act to modernize how family support services are delivered. It allows states to use digital portals for families and children to access community-based support services, such as childcare or counseling, through an electronic or digital platform. This change directly affects families receiving these services by providing a new digital access method for existing support programs. The bill does not create new benefits but updates the framework for delivering current services more efficiently. It focuses on improving access to community support through technology, without altering the core services provided.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol D. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Judy Chu
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Carey
RRepublican
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